Comedian and actor Kevin Hart played Snowball, the bunny from The Secret Life of Pets. Hart is famous for his lively humor, giving Snowball an unforgettable personality, with charm and a bit of craziness. The casting for the film has been widely praised, with fans enjoying the mix of humor and heart in Hart's Snowball.
Snowball’s character takes audiences on a transformational journey, starting as a feisty, abandoned rabbit with a grudge against pet owners. In the first sequel, he leads a group called the "Flushed Pets," a gang of animals who dislike humans and plan to get back at them.
In the second part of The Secret Life of Pets, Snowball takes on a heroic persona called Captain Snowball. His funny and unpredictable personality takes on a new dimension as he learns to embrace his new superhero life. Hart's voice brings Snowball's wild humor and unexpected moments of vulnerability to life.
Kevin Hart's personal and professional journey
Kevin Darnell Hart was born on July 6, 1979, in Philadelphia. He had a tough childhood with his mother, Nancy, a systems analyst, and his father, Henry, whose struggles with addiction often kept him in and out of jail.
Despite these difficulties, Kevin developed a natural talent for humor, which helped him cope with his family life. After finishing high school, he briefly attended community college before attempting stand-up comedy. This choice eventually made him a famous comedian, actor, and successful poker player.
Kevin's path in stand-up comedy started rough. He performed under the name "Lil Kev" at The Laff House in Philadelphia and faced quite a bit of criticism, even being booed off the stage. After these early struggles, he became stronger by participating in comedy competitions and gradually found his unique style.
Hart’s career soon expanded into film and television, debuting in Paper Soldiers and gaining attention through roles in Scary Movie and Soul Plane. His success in movies like Ride Along and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle gained him much recognition in Hollywood.
Hart also helped create the comedy show Real Husbands of Hollywood, which playfully exaggerated his life, earning him widespread recognition.
Beyond the stage and screen, Hart started Laugh Out Loud Productions in 2017 to support diverse comedic talent. He's hosted major events, produced successful shows, and even opened Hart House, a chain of plant-based restaurants.
Snowball’s story arc in The Secret Life of Pets
Snowball begins The Secret Life of Pets as a vengeful rabbit with a fierce grudge against humans and domesticated animals. He used to be a happy party bunny, but things changed when his owner left him after the rabbits lost their popularity.
Feeling hurt and betrayed, he gathers an army of abandoned animals, called the Flushed Pets, to seek revenge against pet owners. Snowball's anger and determination lead him to help other animals escape from animal control trucks and save his friends.
When Max and Duke, two pet dogs, are captured by animal control, Snowball initially sees them as potential allies. He believes they have left their human owners and invites them to his hideout, even letting his dangerous snake friend, Viper, help them join the Flushed Pets.
But soon, Snowball finds out they still love their humans. He is outraged and leads his group in a big chase across the city to catch Max and Duke.
Despite his initial determination, Snowball’s journey in The Secret Life of Pets takes a surprising twist when he and Max must work together to save their friends. During this mission, Snowball starts to show a gentler side and, even though he doesn't want to, he forms a connection with Max.
In a climactic moment, Snowball rescues his gang members from a perilous situation on the Brooklyn Bridge, marking a shift in his character. His journey ends when he meets a girl named Molly, who touched by his appearance, adopts him.
Snowball’s arc in The Secret Life of Pets concludes with him rediscovering his capacity for love and companionship, leaving behind his grudge, and parting ways with the Flushed Pets for a new, happier life.
Fans of Kevin Hart and the franchise can watch The Secret Life of Pets on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV.